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Good Place To Teach Teenager To Drive
My son hasn't had any lessons yet, he passed the written driver's test. I want to take him to some quiet area to give him some beginning lessons-does anyone know of a good pl... |
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on May 13, 2013 at 12:07 pm by Maria, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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VFW resurrects swing era at Tea Dance this afternoon
Put on your dancing shoes and head to the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. today, May 15, for an afternoon Tea Dance. The Mellotones Combo will play dance music, with ... |
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on May 13, 2013 at 9:30 am by Citizen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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As Mother's Day approaches, watch out for new Mother ducks and goslings around storm drains
As Mother's Day approaches, May is also time for new mother ducks and their newly hatched goslings to leave their nests and "hit the road."
Every year the poor goslings w... |
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on May 12, 2013 at 7:29 am by Duck lover, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton Council OKs pay-off of $20-million in golf course bonds
The Pleasanton City Council Tuesday authorized dipping into available cash reserves to buy down $20.6 million in outstanding bonds used to finance the construction of Callippe... |
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on May 11, 2013 at 3:51 pm by Mike, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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Three sought in robberies
Pleasanton police are investigating a bank robbery and two robbery attempts, all of which took place within a 24-hour period on May 7.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on May 11, 2013 at 12:08 pm by Mary, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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TRUNK signs... Bernal Plaza
After seeing this sign GROWING OUT OF THE TRUNK of a car Parked at Bernal Plaza on the CORNER OF VALLEY AND BERNAL, for the last couple of weeks, I decided to take action. I h... |
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on May 9, 2013 at 8:29 pm by Thanks for working on this...., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Helicopters at Marilyn Murphy Trail
Anyone know why a helicopter just landed in the parking lot of the Marilyn Murphy Trail at Bernal and West Lagoon today? |
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on May 9, 2013 at 5:47 pm by Anon, a resident of the Foothill Farms neighborhood |
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BIG DRAW Chalk Event / Pros out on FRIDAY
Looking forward to This Saturday a full out Art Event that will provide some extra funding for Arts in the Pleasanton School District. A Fist Time Chalk Art display and challe... |
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on May 9, 2013 at 12:21 pm by Claudette McDermott, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
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State Supreme Court rules cities, counties can ban medical marijuana dispensaries
The California Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that cities and counties have the right to ban medical marijuana dispensaries within their borders, despite the existence... |
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on May 8, 2013 at 6:30 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Spare the Air summer season begins
Last week's sizzling spring weather coincided with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's launch of its 2013 Spare the Air season. The focus of this year's campaign is... |
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on May 7, 2013 at 6:11 pm by Arroyo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton City Council election to be decided today
It's election time again and four candidates -- Mark Hamilton, David Miller, Kathy Narum and Olivia Sanwong -- are seeking election to the one open Pleasanton City Council sea... |
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on May 7, 2013 at 1:36 pm by Joyce F., a resident of the Deer Oaks/Twelve Oaks neighborhood |
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Commuters can expect delays this week on Crow Canyon Road through Castro Valley
Due to roadway resurfacing work, drivers should expect significant delays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Crow Canyon Road between Cold Water Drive and the vic... |
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on May 7, 2013 at 10:46 am by just me, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Western Garden Nursery to receive StopWaste.Org award today
Alameda County's StopWaste.Org will present awards Thursday, May 9, to 12 businesses for outstanding waste reduction and business efficiency, including Western Garden Nursery ... |
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on May 7, 2013 at 9:57 am by Jan Batcheller, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Walmart to open its Neighborhood Market in Pleasanton in mid-July
Walmart representatives have announced that they will open their Neighborhood Market in Pleasanton in mid-July, wrapping up several years of contentious debate over whether W... |
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on May 4, 2013 at 7:39 pm by RA, a resident of the Old Towne neighborhood |
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Council election to be decided Tuesday
It's election time again and four candidates -- Mark Hamilton, David Miller, Kathy Narum and Olivia Sanwong -- are seeking election to the one open Pleasanton City Council sea... |
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on May 4, 2013 at 7:15 pm by Republican, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Vote against Robo Calls by David Miller 609-4894
Call came in without caller ID, right during dinner.
Does show as 925 609-4894.
If Google that you get his web site, which says:
Mon-Fri: 9:00 am → 5:00 pm,
but he... |
Vote against Robo Calls by David Miller |
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on May 4, 2013 at 10:09 am by resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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TVAR will Participate in Maddie’s® Pet Adoption Days
TVAR - Tri-Valley Animal Rescue will once again participate in the fourth annual Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days. Mark your calendar - this year’s event will be held on June 1 & ... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 10:06 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Livermore man arrested for alleged child molestation
A Livermore man has been arrested for alleged child molestation and investigators believe there may be other young victims in the community.
Read the full story here http://w... |
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on May 3, 2013 at 8:43 am by The Man, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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City-wide arts celebration taking place May 11
More than spring is in the air in Pleasanton -- the arts are in the air as folks all over town prepare for a city-wide celebration taking place May 11 -- the Big Draw.
Read t... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 5:52 pm by Ravikumar HK, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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Pleasanton Council, Housing Commission meet tonight on affordable housing issues
The Pleasanton City Council will hold a workshop meeting at 7 p.m. tonight with the its Housing Commission to discuss the city's affordable housing policies and ways to encour... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 5:38 pm by Research first, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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East Bay Parks to Allow Shuttles on Pleasanton Ridge
Just wanted to share that starting May 4 the East Bay Regional Park District is going to test allowing shuttles to take people to the top of Pleasanton Ridge.
If you want ... |
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on May 2, 2013 at 10:47 am by lcc-ridgerider, a resident of the Mission Park neighborhood |
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Carpoolers told to stay out of Pleasanton's ACE train parking lot
People exiting vehicles at the ACE parking lot on Pleasanton Avenue recently have received reminders that the spaces are not for those who carpool. Signs with this message mar... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 8:26 pm by Stella, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Learn transportation options at Pleasanton Senior Center today
The city of Pleasanton will host the eighth annual Transit Fair at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. This free event is for... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 3:13 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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1st Wednesday street party kicks off summer program in downtown Pleasanton tonight
The 2013 1st Wednesday street party will kick off a summer of downtown events with its annual Cinco de Mayo-themed Street Party tonight. The public is invited to shop, dine an... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 9:07 am by Mary , a resident of the Canyon Oaks neighborhood |
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Amador Valley's 'We the People' team returns home with 2nd place honors in national competition
Amador Valley High School's "We the People" team returned home to cheers and congratulations from parents and supporters at the school's campus Tuesday night, ending a six-day... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 8:15 am by Christina Nystrom Mantha, a member of the Walnut Grove Elementary School community |